Ripley's Myrtle Beach reserves its steepest discounts for in-person purchases: Horry County residents claim 50% off single attraction tickets, while military members and first responders receive 30% off singles and 15% off U-pick combos for up to four guests, none of which can be applied online. Publicly circulating coupon codes are effectively nonexistent here, with SimplyCodes tracking zero active public codes over the past two years, so the real savings live in identity discounts, official combo bundles, and the annual "Yearly Pass Sale" that historically unlocks 50% off passes during the Black Friday window.
Horry County Locals and Military Members Get the Deepest Discounts at the Gate
Horry County residents receive 50% off single attraction tickets at Ripley's Myrtle Beach, the steepest identity-based discount available, according to the official Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Myrtle Beach FAQ. These discounts cannot be applied online and must be claimed in person: purchase at the gate, mention the discount on arrival, and present a valid ID.
Military members and first responders receive 30% off single attraction tickets and 15% off U-pick combos, and this discount extends to as many as four guests in the same party. AAA members receive $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets under the same in-person terms. Because none of these prices exist on the website, arriving with proof of eligibility (a Horry County ID, military credential, or AAA card) is the difference between paying full gate price and cutting the ticket cost in half.
Combo Tickets Bundle the Aquarium and the Odditorium at a Built-In Discount
Ripley's Myrtle Beach sells official "Combo Tickets" directly on its website that price multiple attractions below the cost of separate single-admission tickets. This applies to visitors planning to see more than one experience, such as pairing the Ripley's Aquarium with the Believe It Or Not! Odditorium.
According to Ripley's official Combo Tickets page, the bundle functions as an immediate, built-in discount rather than a code-based promotion. Anyone visiting two or more Ripley's Myrtle Beach locations in a single trip should compare the combo price against individual admissions before checkout, since the bundle is designed to undercut buying each ticket alone.
The Annual Pass Pays Back Through 20% Merchandise Savings and 35% Off Renewals
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach annual passholders receive 20% off merchandise, food, and photos at the aquarium, plus 25% off single attraction tickets for guests they bring along. These secondary perks stack on top of year-round admission, according to the official Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Memberships page.
The pass also carries a 35% discount on renewals, applicable if the pass is renewed up to one year after it expires. For locals and repeat visitors who already qualify for Horry County or military gate discounts, the passholder's 25% guest-ticket benefit becomes the practical way to extend savings to friends and family who don't hold their own identity-based eligibility.
The "Yearly Pass Sale" Cuts Passes 50% During the Black Friday Window
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach runs an official "Yearly Pass Sale" that unlocks 50% off Annual and Ultimate Passes, historically documented from November 28 to December 1. According to the official Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Black Friday event page, the discount is triggered by an official promo code and applies both online and in person.
Anyone considering an Annual or Ultimate Pass and not facing an immediate visit deadline benefits from waiting for this window rather than paying full price the rest of the year. The active code for the sale is published on SimplyCodes when the promotion is live, so checking there during the late-November window is the way to confirm the current year's offer before purchasing.
